[Just another Joe]

They react with terror in their words.

Terror, no. Anger, yes.
As for smokers being sad and pathetic, $crew you too, buddy!
If you want to generalize, people who worry about where to go because they might encounter a smell they don't like are nuerotic and compulsive.

[SheLion]

As for smokers being sad and pathetic, $crew you too, buddy!

We "Sleeping Dogs" are waking up, Joe! I think it's way over due, IMHO.